WW2 Japanese Army Officer late war Shin gunto

[fpicoli]

Hi,

i need some help on this item.

i believe this is a original ww2 japanese shin gunto (type 3).

since im not an expert, any help would be appreciated.

is there any red flag?

best regards,

Fabio

[rbminis]

Hello Fabio,
I think you received very good and accurate information over on WAF and some of the people that commented there will also be the ones who will comment here.
I think you will get the same answers here.
A couple nice examples of late war army officer shin guntos.
Ralph.

[fpicoli]

Thanks,
I postes here, Just in case!
Best regards

Fabio

[Geoff Ward]

Nice pieces Fabio,I would carefully remove the little sticker #54 so there is no reaction with the adhesive Regards,Geoff

[BOB COLEMAN]

Both swords are 100% genuine with factory made blades. I do not believe there has been attempt to copy these YET!

[DaveR]

I suspect the iron/steel mounts and subdued look put the forgers off. Brass can be cast relatively easily, steel or iron less so.